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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 521.52 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 521.52 and 341.04 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 521.52 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/521.52 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 521.52 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 177,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,859.18/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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